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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Shri J P Nadda inaugurates two-day risk communication workshop
Urges public health functionaries for simple and effective communication
Shri J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare inaugurated a two-day workshop on ‘Risk Communication during Public Health Emergencies’ at Shimla. During his inaugural address, Shri Nadda urged the public health functionaries for keeping their communication simple and effective during the delivery of healthcare services. Shri Vipin Parmar, Health Minister, Himachal Pradesh, Shri Vineet Chawdhary, Chief Secretary, Himachal Pradesh, Dr. Promila Gupta, DGHS, Dr. Pauline Harvey, Team Lead-NPSP, WHO Country Office and Shri Prabodh Saxena, Principle Secretary , Himachal Pradesh were also present at the inaugural function.
Addressing the participants, Shri Nadda said that prevention and control of disease outbreaks or spread of Public Health Emergency of International Concern  in the country need multi-sector approach. “It encompasses inter-sectoral cooperation and co-ordination between various ministries. He added that during public health threats mis-communication or mis-interpretation of public messages can have significant negative impact on preventive and control strategies. “It is important to identify and quantify the risk, possible channels spread, Standard Operating Procedures  for prevention, control and treatment,” the Health Minister said.
Laying stress on preparedness, Shri Nadda said that many diseases have the risk of spreading from one state to another. “Health Ministry has been regularly interacting with the States for monitoring and reviewing their preparedness to manage vector borne diseases in the country in terms of availability of diagnostic kits, drugs, testing labs, manpower funds and awareness activities,” Shri Nadda added.
Shri Nadda assured the participants for implementing the protocols and SOPs emerging from the workshop and also unveiled a ‘Communicable Disease Alert on Scrub Typhus” and a draft of strategic guidance on "Risk Communication during Public Health Emergencies".
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Shri Vipin Parmar, Health Minister, Himachal Pradesh described the workshop as an important effort and said that the findings from the workshop will prove to be beneficial for not only the State but for the entire country. He further expressed his commitment towards strengthening health services in the State.
More than 100 people from various government department participated in the two day capacity building workshop which was jointly organized by National Centre for Disease Control , Delhi and World Health Organization. The main objectives were to enhance the capacity of key International Health Regulation  and emergency stakeholders in responding effectively to urgent communication during acute public health events through an application of evidence-based principles in the country, to draw attention to the systemic capacities and planning needs to enable effective risk communication during emergencies, using an all-hazard approach and to share experiences of risk communication during recent public health events
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
PARIMAN: The Geo-Portal for NCR made Public
National Capital Region  is presently spread over 55,083 Sq. Kms and has four participating states  as its constituent area. For the purpose of effective utilization of Remote Sensing and GIS technology, a web geo-portal has been developed through National Informatics Centre , initially for use by NCR Participating states and the Office of NCRPB.
This Geo-Portal will help to improve decentralized planning and management in NCR region.
The Portal consists of around 179 Layers presented as Line, Point & Polygon feature covering details of various sectors like Land Use, Transport, Industries, Water, Power, Health, Shelter, Heritage & Tourism, Disaster Management, etc.
Geo-Portal for NCR known as ‘PARIMAN’ was launched on 31.08.2021 in the 40th meeting of the Board by Shri Hardeep Singh Puri, Chairman, NCRPB and Union Minister for Housing & Urban Affairs.
Now, with an intent of optimum utilization of resources in Public interest, NCRPB has made the Geo-Portal open to Public. The Geo-Portal can be accessed though the NCRPB website https://ncrpb.nic.in/ and also through the weblink https://ncrpbgis.nic.in/
President's Secretariat
Telephone Conversation between the President of India and the President of the Republic of Chile
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind had a telephonic conversation today  with H.E. Mr. Sebastian Piñera Echnique, the President of the Republic of Chile.
The President recalled his visit to Chile in 2019 and thanked President Piñera for the warm hospitality extended to him and his delegation during the visit. The two leaders discussed the follow up action to the visit and agreed to deepen bilateral relations post COVID-19 pandemic, including the 2nd expansion of India-Chile Preferential Trade Agreement. President Piñera expressed his continued wish to visit India.
Recognising the tremendous potential between India and Chile, especially in the trade and commerce sector, both sides resolved to maintain the momentum in bilateral relationship in diverse areas.
President Kovind also conveyed his best wishes for the health and well being of the people of Chile.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Anshu Malik for winning the Silver medal in 57 kg wrestling at CWG 2022
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Anshu Malik for winning the Silver medal in 57 kg wrestling at Commonwealth Games, 2022.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
“Congratulations to Anshu Malik on winning the Silver medal in wrestling and that too on her birthday. My best wishes to her for a successful sporting journey ahead. Her passion towards sports motivates many upcoming athletes.”
Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister’s meeting with a group of US think tank experts
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met experts from several leading US think-tanks, today, in New York, USA.
Prime Minister and the experts discussed a range of developmental and geo-political issues.
Prime Minister invited them to enhance their presence in India as it embarks on its transformation during the Amritkaal.
The various think-tank experts who participated in the interaction include:
o Mr. Michael Froman, President-designate and Distinguished Fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations , New York
o Mr. Daniel Russel, Vice President for International Security and Diplomacy at the Asia Society Policy Institute, New York
o Dr. Max Abrahms, Associate Professor of Political Science at Northeastern University, Boston
o Mr. Jeff M. Smith, Director, Asian Studies Center, The Heritage Foundation, DC
o Mr. Elbridge Colby, Co-founder of ‘The Marathon Initiative’, based in Washington DC
o Mr. Guru Sowle, Founder-member, Director , Indus International Research Foundation, Texas
Ministry of Education
Promoting Physical Education across the country
As per the National Curriculum Framework, 2005, Health and Physical Education is a Compulsory subject from Class I to X. In this regard, National Council of Educational Research and Training  has brought out material for Class VI, VII and VIII as Teachers Guide and for Class IX Textbooks on Health and Physical Education . In addition, Central Board of Secondary Examination  has introduced a streamlined and well designed Health and Physical Education  Program to mainstream health and physical education in schools for students of class I - XII. The schools have been directed to reserve one period per day for HPE/ sports. This program is compulsory for all affiliated schools of CBSE.
Department of School Education and Literacy has launched an Integrated Scheme for School Education-Samagra Shiksha, with effect from 1st April, 2018. The new integrated scheme envisages school education as a continuum from pre-school to senior secondary level and aims to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education at all levels. Realizing the need for holistic development of children, under the Samagra Shiksha, Sports and Physical Education component has been introduced for the first time for encouragement of Sports, Physical activities, Yoga, Co-curricular activities etc.
Committee for the Draft National Education Policy  under the Chairmanship of Dr. K. Kasturirangan submitted its report to the Ministry on 31st May 2019. The Draft NEP states that all school subjects will be considered curricular rather than extra-curricular or co-curricular, including sports, yoga etc. Further, it states that all students at all levels of school will have regular periods and opportunities to participate in physical activity and exercise, including sports, games, yoga, martial arts, dance, gardening, and more, in accordance with local availability of teachers and facilities.
The information was given by the Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Union WCD Minister Smt Smriti Zubin Irani Exhorts Countrymen to Celebrate Accomplishments of Daughters and Take Pledge to Bridge the Gender Divide to Build an Inclusive and Equal Society
As the nation celebrated National Girl Child Day today, Union Minister of Women and Child Development Smt Smriti Zubin Irani exhorted the countrymen to appreciate the daughters of the country and encourage them by celebrating their achievements and take pledge to bridge the gender divide to build an inclusive and equal society.
“Educate, Encourage, Empower! Today is the day to renew our commitment twd providing equal opportunities to our girls. On National Girl Child Day, as we celebrate accomplishments of our daughters, we pledge to bridge the gender divide to build an inclusive & equal society”, said Smt Irani in her tweet message.
National Girl Child Day is celebrated in the country on January 24 every year with an objective to provide support and opportunities to the girls of India. It aims towards promoting awareness about the rights of the girl child and to increase awareness on the importance of girl education, and their health and nutrition and also to promote the girls position in the society to make their living better among the society. National Girl Child Day was first initiated in 2008 by the Ministry of Women and Child Development.
Ministry of Finance
Cabinet approves release of additional instalment of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees and Dearness Relief to Pensioners, due from 01.07.2022
The Cabinet, chaired by Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has approved the release of additional instalment of Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief @ 4% to Central Government employees and pensioners due from 01.07.2022 based on the percentage increase in 12 monthly average of All India Consumer Price Index for the period ending June, 2022.
The Central Government employees and pensioners will become entitled to higher amount of Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief respectively, w.e.f. 01.07.2022.
The additional financial implications on account of this increase of Dearness Allowance to Central Government employees are estimated at Rs.6,591.36 crore per annum; and Rs.4,394.24 crore in the financial year 2022-23 .
The additional financial implications on account of this increase of Dearness Relief to pensioners are estimated at Rs.6,261.20 crore per annum; and Rs.4,174.12 crore in the financial year 2022-23 .
The combined impart on the exchequer on account of both Dearness Allowance and Dearness Relief would be of the order of Rs.12,852.56 crore per annum; and Rs.8,568.36 crore in the financial year 2022-23 .
Prime Minister's Office
Our Government will keep working towards a vibrant fisheries sector with a strong emphasis on improving lives of fish farmers: PM
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has remarked that the Government will keep working towards a vibrant fisheries sector with a strong emphasis on improving lives of fish farmers.
Sharing a tweet by Union Minister of State for Animal Husbandry, Dairying and Fisheries, Shri Parshottam Rupala on the occasion of National Fish Farmers’ Day, the Prime Minister tweeted:
“Our Government will keep working towards a vibrant fisheries sector, with a strong emphasis on improving lives of fish farmers be it through access to more credit, better markets etc.”
Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
A quantity of 881.30 LMT of Paddy procured upto 30th August 2022 ; About 130.65 Lac farmers benefited with MSP value of Rs.1,72,734.69 crore
A quantity of 187.92 LMT of wheat procured upto 30th August 2022, benefiting about 17.83 Lac farmers with MSP value of Rs.37,866.13 crore
MSP operations during Kharif Marketing Season 2021-22 and Rabi Marketing Season 2022-23
Paddy procurement under central pool is progressing smoothly in Kharif Marketing Season  2021-22, in various procuring States/ UTs.
Upto 30.08.2022, a quantity of 881.30 LMT of Paddy  has been procured, benefiting about 130.65 Lac farmers with MSP value of Rs.1,72,734.69 crore.
Procurement of Wheat during Rabi Marketing Season 2022-23
A quantity of 187.92 LMT of wheat has been procured upto 30.08.2022 during Rabi Marketing Season 2022-23, benefiting about 17.83 Lac farmers with MSP value of Rs.37,866.13 crore.
Ministry of Defence
INS Airavat Providing Humantarian Assistance and Disaster Relief at Antsiranana, Madagascar 
Whilst mission deployed in the Southern Indian Ocean, Indian Naval Ship Airavat was diverted on 26 January 2020 to render assistance to the citizens of Madagascar who have been affected by the devastation caused by Cyclone Diane. Airavat is undertaking this Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief  mission as part of ‘Operation Vanilla’ launched by the Indian Navy, which is the first international respondent to this evolving humanitarian crisis in Madagascar.
As part of ‘Op Vanilla’ and on behalf of the Government of India, Shri Abhay Kumar, Ambassador of India to Madagascar and Commander Sunil Sankar, Commanding Officer Airavat handed over urgently needed relief material comprising disaster relief stores, tents, blankets, clothing, food and medicines on 01 February 2020 to local government authorities in the presence of Hon’ble Prime Minister of Republic of Madagascar, His Excellency Christian Lois Ntsay. The Medical Team from the ship will also hold a medical camp at Antsiranana from 01 to 02 February 2020 in coordination with local authorities.
This timely assistance provided by the Government of India in the aftermath of Cyclone Diane and the professionalism displayed by the Indian Navy has been greatly appreciated by the local authorities and will help foster India’s relationship with Madagascar.
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Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
Victorious Indian Wheelchair Cricket Team Meets Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot
The victorious ‘Indian Wheelchair Cricket Team’ met Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot in his office here today. The Indian Wheelchair Cricket team beat Bangladesh in three-matches Wheelchair Cricket Series 2018 by 2-0 held at University of Dhaka stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh. Shri Gehlot tweeted, “The Indian Wheelchair Cricket Warriors outshine Bangladesh in the 2nd International T-20 Wheelchair Cricket Match Series at Dhaka. My best wishes to team India and the organizers Wheelchair Cricket India Association on this wonderful victory.”
Earlier, the team was felicitated by Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment Shri Krishan Pal Gurjar at New Delhi airport who presented them flowers and shawls. Welcoming the Indian Wheelchair Cricket team, Shri Gurjar said that the ssssGovernment is committed to the empowerment of Persons with Disabilities.
The Indian Wheelchair Cricket team beat Bangladesh by 10 runs in the final match against Bangladesh at University of Dhaka Stadium, Dhaka, Bangladesh on Monday. India set a target of 153 runs for Bangladesh in a limited overs format. However, the host team could score only 143 runs in 15 overs. Rohit Manhotra bagged the Man of the Match and Man of the Series titles. The trophy was presented to skipper Somjeet Singh in a glittering ceremony.
The tournament was first of its kind and it not only inculcated a positive attitude among Persons with Disabilities but also provided a platform to show case their talent and physical abilities.
The names of Indian Wheelchair Cricket are: Mr. Somjeet Singh , Mr. Abhai Pratap Singh , Mr. Veer Singh Sandhu, Mr. Rohit Annotra, Mr. Surendra Kasare, Mr. Sukhwant Singh, Mr. Ramesh Kumar, Mr. Jeyan Alt, Mr. Anmol Vasistha, Mr. Vikky Kumar , Mr. Gaurav Yadav, Mr. Sunil Rao, Mr. Bhima Lakhaman Khunti and Mr. Jagroop Singh.
The Joint Secretary, DEPwD, Dr. Prabodh Seth; Director, DEPwD, Shri Vikash Prasad and General Secretary of Indian Wheelchair Cricket team Shri Pradeep Raj were also present at the felicitating ceremony held at the New Delhi Airport.
Ministry of Defence
Validation Exercise & Closing Ceremony: Exercise Indra 2018
The Tenth Edition of Indo-Russian joint military exercise EX INDRA 2018 culminated on 28 November 2018 after a joint tactical exercise and an impressive closing ceremony held at Babina Military Station. The eleven day long joint training that commenced on 18 November 2018 included developing common understanding of transnational terrorism, interoperability and conduct of joint tactical operations controlled by a Joint Command Post working under the aegis of United Nations.
Classes were organised on cordon and search operations, raid on terrorist hideout, intelligence gathering and sharing, perception management, humanitarian laws and hostage rescue. Integrated live firing was carried out apart from specialised joint training which included road opening drills, clearance of built up areas and destruction of a rebel stronghold in an urban terrain setting. The participating contingents also carried out specialised joint training on hostage rescue by slithering from MI-17 helicopters.
Major General PS Minhas, General Officer Commanding, White Tiger Division of Indian Army and Major General Tsekov Oleg Moosovich, Commander Fifth Army of Russian Army along with representatives and military officials of both countries witnessed the validation exercise conducted at Babina Field Firing Ranges. The troops learnt about each other’s organisations and exchanged ideas and best practices being followed in peace enforcement under aegis of the United Nations.
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Ministry of Jal Shakti
Swachhata Hi Sewa Campaign to Accelerate Momentum of Swachh Bharat Mission- Grameen Phase-II
Swachhata Hi Sewa  2022 campaign was organised from 15th September, 2022 to 2nd October, 2022. The salient features of the campaign were: focus on cleaning of legacy waste, maximize participation of citizens in the sanitation activities, and accelerate the momentum of Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen Phase-II. All the States/UTs were requested to organise State-wide SHS campaign on visual cleanliness of villages with focus to clean up the garbage/waste dumped around in the villages.
During the campaign, as reported by the States/UTs through online Integrated Management Information System , 9.81 crore people participated in shramdaan on sanitation activities undertaken by the States/UTs. 1.59 lakh Gram Panchayats passed the resolution for banning the use of Single Use Plastic . 1.68 lakh Sarpanches participated in Sarpanch Samvads on Open Defecation Free  Plus components. 14.80 lakh legacy waste sites were cleaned.
SHS was organised as a part of the Information, Education and Communication  component under Swachh Bharat Mission-Grameen, for which upto 3% of the total funding for programmatic components can be utilised by the States/UTs. Hence, no separate funds were sanctioned/released to the States/UTs for SHS.
This information was given by the Minister of State for Jal Shakti, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel in a written reply in Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates Benjamin Netanyahu for forming the government
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has congratulated Benjamin Netanyahu for being sworn-in as Prime Minister of Israel and forming the government.
The Prime Minister tweeted;
"Heartiest congratulations @netanyahu for forming the government. Looking forward to working together to strengthen our strategic partnership."
Ministry of Development of North-East Region
Laying of Artificial Turf at Hnahthial, Mizoram to Promote Sports in the Region under Ministry of Doner
In order to develop and promote sports in the region and also to encourage and promote the highly talented youths of the area to rise not only in the national but also in the international level as well, North Eastern Council , Ministry of Devolvement of North Eastern Region have sanctioned a project for Laying of Artificial Turf at Hnahthial, Mizoram.
The project was sanctioned in 2017 for a project cost of Rs. 682.90 Lakhs which was fully funded by NEC. The project was implemented by the Mizoram State Sports Council.
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Ministry constitutes Committee to review guidelines of Journalist Welfare Scheme
Committee to submit report in 2 months
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has constituted a ten member Committee headed by Shri Ashok Kumar Tandon, renowned Journalist and Member, Prasar Bharati to take a look at the existing guidelines of Journalists Welfare Scheme of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and make appropriate recommendations for changes therein. This decision is considered significant in the light of the several changes that have taken place in the media eco space including the loss of a large number of journalists due to COVID-19 and the broad basing of the definition of the “Working Journalists”.
The Journalists Welfare Scheme which has been in existence for a many years needs a relook from a futuristic perspective and broad basing the coverage for the benefit of the Journalists of this country. With the enactment of Occupational, Safety, Health and Working Condition Code 2020, the definition of the Working Journalists has been broadened to include within its fold those working in both traditional and digital media. Further, it was also considered necessary to look at the possible parity between accredited and non-accredited journalists from the perspective of welfare and availing of benefits under the scheme.
The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has in recent times taken very pro-active steps for grant of ex-gratia payment to the families of journalists who unfortunately died due to COVID-19 and such assistance has been given in over 100 cases @ Rs.5 lakh each.
The Committee is expected to give its report in a time-bound manner within two months. Its recommendations would enable the Government to frame guidelines afresh for the benefit of the journalists. The Committee headed by Shri Ashok Kumar Tandon includes Shri Sachidanand Murthy, Resident Editor, The Week, Shri Shekhar Aiyar, Freelance Journalist, Shri Amitabh Sinha, News 18, Shri Sishir Kumar Sinha, Business Line, Shri Ravinder Kumar, Special Correspondent, Zee News, Shri Hitesh Shankar, Editor, Panchjanya, Ms. Smriti Kak Ramachandran, Hindustan Times, Shri Amit Kumar, Times Now, Ms Vasudha Venugopal, Economic Times and Smt. Kanchan Prasad, Addl. DG, Press Information Bureau.
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